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Yes. Simple supply and demand. Short story to illustrate....I heard of a guy that drove down immediately after Katrina with a pickup-truck full of generators to sell. He sold them for a very high price...I don't remember the price but say it was 3 times higher than normal. People were amazed to see supplies so quickly, and agreed, under their own choice, to purchase them because of the need, or demand. The seller took a chance at an opportunity. Good for him, both parties benefit.

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